The PSA-VIGO Model: Keys of Productive and Logistic Efficiency in a Just in Time Environment (in Spanish)

Economía Industrial, No. 358, pp. 101-138, 2005

8 Pages Posted: 6 Sep 2009

See all articles by José M. García

José M. García

University of Vigo

Jesús F. Lampón

University of Vigo

Xosé H. Vázquez

Universidade de Vigo

Date Written: August, 27 2009

Abstract

The assembly plant of PSA in Vigo has become a paradigm of efficiency within the French group as well as among the Spanish factories. Its model can hardly surprise anyone, however: investment in new technologies, organizational innovation on the shop floor and in its relation with suppliers, labor flexibility and employee participation. There are no secrets or miracle recipes. Theory is well known. The major merit of the members of PSA-Vigo - from the top management to the last operator - resides in applying theory to real life with an effective local touch. This paper describes, particularly, how conventional wisdom is materialized on a plant which, despite all the effort done, is very aware of its present flaws and future challenges. Both aspects are also addressed here.

Note: Downloadable document is in Spanish.

Keywords: Automotive industry, PSA Peugeot Citröen, automation, specialization of production, workers participation

JEL Classification: L6, L6, M1

Suggested Citation

García, José M. and Lampón, Jesús F. and Vázquez, Xosé H., The PSA-VIGO Model: Keys of Productive and Logistic Efficiency in a Just in Time Environment (in Spanish) (August, 27 2009). Economía Industrial, No. 358, pp. 101-138, 2005 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1462682

José M. García

University of Vigo ( email )

E.U. de Enx. Técn. Industrial.
Vigo, Pontevedra E-36200
Spain

Jesús F. Lampón

University of Vigo ( email )

facultad de Ciencias Empresariales y Turismo
Ourense, Ourense E-32004
Spain

Xosé H. Vázquez (Contact Author)

Universidade de Vigo ( email )

ECOBAS (Economics and Business Admon. for Society)
Rúa Leonardo da Vinci s/n
Vigo, Pontevedra 36310
Spain
630423117 (Phone)

HOME PAGE: http://ecobas.webs.uvigo.es/

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